In its first half-decade of existence, PopSocket has grown into one of the most popular — and imitated — smartphone accessories on the market. In 2018 alone, the company generated $90 million in profit. Not to bad for a little Colorado-based upstart. So, where does an utterly dominated accessory maker go from here? Beverages, naturally. […]- 11 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 4:36am -

Julian Shapiro Contributor Share on Twitter Julian Shapiro is the founder of BellCurve.com, a growth marketing agency that trains you to become a marketing professional. He also writes at Julian.com. More posts by this contributor How to work with top influencers and avoid ad blockers The secret of content marketing: avoid high bounce rates We’ve […]- 15 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 12:30am -

It’s hard to find the expert help you need right at the clutch moment when you’re building your startup. We’re trying to solve that problem through a product we’ve been developing this year, called Verified Experts — and we’d like to get some more input on it from startup people like you. As in real […]- 18 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:42pm -

There was a time when brick-and-mortar mom and pops framed their first $1 on the wall, but in the SaaS startup the equivalent milestone is $1 billion revenue run-rate. Salesforce is the SaaS revenue king reporting $4 billion in revenue for its most recent quarterly report, and there are many other relatively new SaaS companies, […]- 18 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:30pm -

Tech startups want to destigmatize sex Sex, despite being one of the most fundamental human experiences, is still one of those businesses that some advertisers reject, banks are hesitant to financially support and some investors don’t want to fund. That’s TechCrunch’s Megan Rose Dickey discussing the rise of “sextech”, a movement among technologists and product […]- 20 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 7:51pm -

Shares of Cloudflare rose 20% today in its first day of trading on the public market, opening trading at $18 after it priced its IPO at $15 a share yesterday and holding steady through the day. Put another way, the performance of the nine-year-old company — which provides cloud-based network services to enterprises — was relatively […]- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 3:56am -

Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s board of directors, according to a just-published SEC filing. Neither company has given any reason for the departure — the explanatory text of the SEC filing is literally just “On September 10, 2019, Bob Iger resigned from the Board of Directors of Apple Inc.” — but with […]- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 3:06am -

MoviePass’ all-you-can-watch movie theater membership always seemed too good to be true. After multiple price hikes, business model changes, temporary shutdowns and raising a mountain of money less than a year ago, the company seems to be calling it quits. MoviePass has issued an announcement letting customers know that the service will stop working as […]- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 1:50am -

We’ve aggregated the world’s best growth marketers into one community. Twice a month, we ask them to share their most effective growth tactics, and we compile them into this Growth Report.- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 1:31am -

Prosthetic limbs are getting better every year, but the strength and precision they gain doesn't always translate to easier or more effective use, since amputees have only a basic level of control over them. One promising avenue being investigated by Swiss researchers is having an AI take over where manual control leaves off.- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:56am -

Amazon is testing an easier way for people to leave product feedback with the launch of one-tap ratings. The change is meant to encourage those who don’t have the time, energy or interest in writing reviews to still share their opinion about the product, which benefits the larger Amazon community of shoppers who are reliant […]- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:12am -

When DoorDash announced changes in its tipping model last month, it was certainly a step in the right direction. Some workers, however, have said it’s not enough. In addition to wanting fair wages, they want back pay. In light of DoorDash’s announcement, labor group Working Washington said a key question remained: “Will they pay workers […]- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:01am -

The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here. 1. Another high-flying, heavily funded AR headset startup is shutting down In an email obtained by TechCrunch, Daqri — which built enterprise-grade […]- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 11:41pm -

Uber -owned JUMP pulled its bikes and scooters from a handful of markets over the last few months. The latest city affected is San Diego, where JUMP’s bikes and scooters will no longer be available as of September 19, with the exception of two naval bases in the city. “We understand this may have a […]- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:38pm -

Sales efficiency is the best way to understand the economics of a business. It answers whether a business can ever scale. The harsh truth is, if it can't scale, investors won’t be interested...- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:32pm -

After being courted by seemingly every major entertainment and streaming company, Bad Robot has signed an exclusive deal with WarnerMedia. While the production company — led by Star Wars director J.J. Abrams and his wife/co-CEO Katie McGrath — was already working with Warner Bros. to create shows like “Castle Rock” and “Westworld,” this new deal […]- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:31pm -

For decades space has been the playplace for world powers, but the advent of (relatively) cheap and frequent rocket launches has opened it up for new business opportunities. But it's still hard as hell, as early adopters of this orbital economy Tess Hatch of Bessemer Ventures, Swarm's Sara Spangelo, and OneWeb's Adrian Steckel can attest.- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:30pm -

YouTube will no longer allow paid views and advertising to influence its YouTube Music Charts, the company announced this morning. Instead, it will calculate its rankings based only on view counts coming from organic plays. In addition, it’s changing its methodology for reporting on 24-hour record debuts to also only count views from organic sources, […]- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:18pm -

In November 2020, America will go to the polls to vote in perhaps the most consequential election in a generation. The winner will lead the country amid great social, economic and ecological unrest. The 2020 election will be a referendum on both the current White House and the direction of the country at large. Nearly […]- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:02pm -

In the United States, the social media giant has been an advocate of equal treatment of all Internet content. In India, regulators who share that belief have effectively blocked a free Facebook service.- 9 Feb 16, 8:06pm -

Mark Zuckerberg has told investors over and over: Don't expect Facebook to focus much on quarterly earnings. The company is taking the long view. But that long view is sure looking spectacular in quarterly earnings.- 28 Jan 16, 8:02pm -

How a Tinder catfish ensnared 16 women in a single night, why it appears California state Sen. Scott Wiener never stops moving, and a look inside the murky world of probiotics.- 22 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 5:30pm -

Updating its Community Standards, Facebook said that besides authenticity, it focuses on upholding three other values while limiting expressions - safety, dignity and privacy.- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 6:03pm -

There will be 4-hour early access for Flipkart Plus consumers. To make shopping easier and more accessible for consumers, Flipkart has partnered with Axis and ICICI Banks to design special offers for cardholders.- 3 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 10:58am -

Indians today spend 30 per cent of their phone time and over 70 per cent of mobile data on entertainment and movies are their preferred choice on smart TV and larger screens.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 12:25pm -

Apple is in a "holding pattern" until it rolls out 5G phones with faster mobile data speeds next year, analysts said. Instead, services like the television content featuring the likes of Oprah Winfrey that will compete with Netflix Inc and Walt Disney Co could take centre stage.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:02am -

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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, and now Apple TV ! The OTT space in India is booming. Aakriti Handa tells you all about the Over-The-Top platforms available to you and why competition is heating up- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 10:46am -

The social media giant unveiled plans in June for Libra -- which will roll out in 2020 -- to be backed by a basket of currency assets to avoid the wild swings of Bitcoin and other virtual units.- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 10:27am -

With gambling mechanics in video games under investig..K, is the day of reckoning finally upon the industry? FirstpostThe games industry shouldn’t be ripping off children The GuardianView full coverage on Google News- 2 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 1:31pm -

Xiaomi Mi A3 review: More than just an Android One phone Hindustan TimesXiaomi Mi A3's highlight is its Android One platform. But the phone aims to offer so much more in photography and performance. Here's our detailed review of ...- 3 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 12:11pm -

OnePlus TV to launch in India this month: Top confirmed features of the smart TV Hindustan TimesOnePlus is set to launch its first smart TV in this month. OnePlus TV will first arrive in India followed by a global roll-out. Ahead of the official launch, OnePlus has ...- 4 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 11:09am -

SIM card exploit could be spying on over 1 billion mobile phone users globally PhoneArenaSIM-based attack has been used to spy on people for two years EngadgetBig Simjacker vulnerability, and the good news for South African mobile subscribers MyBroadbandIs your government spying on you? Dangerous SIM card flaw puts a billion smartphones at risk International Business Times, IndiaView full coverage on Google News- 7 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 8:10am -

Discord is pulling its subscription service's free games library EngadgetDiscord shutting down Nitro Games library since users aren’t playing them FirstpostDiscord Nitro Games Are Going Away Next Month Because Most Users Weren't Even Playing Them KotakuDiscord will remove games from its Nitro subscription service in October VG247Discord is scrapping its Nitro Games catalogue PCGamesNView full coverage on Google News- 12 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 3:42am -

Borderlands 3 PC gamers dump on the game — in Borderlands 2’s Steam forums PolygonBorderlands 3: Which Character Should You Choose? IGNRandy Pitchford says Borderlands 3 has twice as many players on PC as Borderlands 2 did PC GamerBorderlands 3 Character Guide: How To Select The Best Vault Hunter For Your Playstyle GameSpotBorderlands 3 is suffering from a raft of technical issues at launch Eurogamer.netView full coverage on Google News- 15 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 12:18am -

Microsoft's dual-screen Surface device may use liquid-powered hinges TechRadarRumors and patent leaks related to Microsoft's still fabled foldable, dual-screen Surface device have been swirling around since 2018, with one even hinting at a ...View full coverage on Google News- 16 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 11:19pm -

Joker malware: What it does, which all apps are infected and how to fix it The Indian ExpressJoker malware found in 24 apps on the Google Play Store has been found to extract money from users by subscribing them to paid subscriptions without their ...- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:45pm -

Should you skip the Mi Band 4? Deccan ChronicleThe Mi Band 4 with its colour screen and six-axis sensor is a terrific product, but has been bettered by other options in the market.- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 10:55am -

Amazon Daily Quiz Answers for September 14 Revealed, Dyson Vacuum As Prizes at Stake! TheNewsCrunchAll we know about the ambitious OnePlus smart TV The Next WebOnePlus TV to go on sale during Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 91mobilesOnePlus TV will also integrate with Amazon Alexa skills SlashGearOnePlus TV will sell during Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, teaser reveals India TodayView full coverage on Google News- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:50am -

Simjacker attack could affect a billion smartphones TechRadarA new SIM card flaw has been discovered by security researchers who say that more than a billion smartphones could be at risk as threat actors are currently ...View full coverage on Google News- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 3:31am -

Spotify is cracking down on sharing family plans by asking for locations Alternative PressSpotify are cracking down on users sharing family plans without living with the people they share with by requesting location verification.View full coverage on Google News- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 2:56am -

12 gadgets priced under Rs 5,000 to turn your home into a ‘smart-home’ Gadgets NowMi WiFi camera is also a 360-degree camera that is up for grabs at Rs 2699. It has motion detection, infrared night vision and upto 64GB microSD card support.- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 2:54am -

Google just fixed one of Android’s biggest problems BGRBacking up data on a smartphone shouldn't be a chore, regardless of operating systems, and you should perform regular backups to protect yourself against ...View full coverage on Google News- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:37am -

Compared: 2019 iPad 7th generation vs iPad Pro vs iPad Air & mini AppleInsiderPre-order the new iPad and save $30 on Amazon before the official drop Business InsiderApple’s new iPad is getting discounted before you can even buy it The VergeSecret Sale: The New iPad Is Already $29 Off Tom's GuideApple’s 10.2-inch iPad is already on sale, plus Apple Watch Series 4 now $100 off and iPhone 11 deals 9to5MacView full coverage on Google News- 2 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 12:34am -

Yikes! iOS 13 Coming Next Week With iPhone LockScreen Bypass Bug InternetiOS 13 security flaw discovered before official release Hindustan TimesApple iPhone 11 Shock As Security Exploit Is Confirmed ForbesiPhone 11 will have a major SECURITY FLAW when it launches on September 20 T3Researchers discover lock- screen exploit in iOS 13 just a week before software is to be released Daily MailView full coverage on Google News- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 11:31pm -

Vivo Z1x next sale again tonight at 8PM: Price in India, offers, specs BGR IndiaVivo's latest Vivo Z1x smartphone went on sale today at 12:00PM via Flipkart and Vivo's online store. The next sale of the Vivo Z1x is at 8:00PM today. If you are ...View full coverage on Google News- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 7:31pm -

YouTube is introducing a major change to its music chart system after discovering that artists and labels were using growth hacks to inflate how many people were watching their videos.- 24 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 3:44pm -

PayPal is cautious about the future of Facebook-backed cryptocurrency Libra, which is slated to debut with the pioneering digital payments firm as part of its oversight association.- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 11:33am -

The Information Technology Ministry may not be in favour of linking Aadhaar with social media profiles under the reasoning that it clashes with earlier judgements on privacy and use of the biometric...- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 11:20am -

A leading trader body asked the government on Friday to ban upcoming festive sales on Amazon's local unit and its rival Flipkart, saying their deep discounts violate the country's foreign investment...- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 10:58am -

Disney chief Robert Iger resigned from Apple's board of directors as the companies are poised to launch rival online streaming services, according to a filing Friday with US regulators.- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 10:31am -

Apple and Disney have long had a unique relationship, dating back to when Steve Jobs became a Disney director when it bought Pixar, majority owned by Jobs. Iger became an Apple director shortly after Jobs' death.- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 8:36am -

Libra is a cryptocurrency for international transactions and will be operated by Facebook along with 28 partners, including Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Uber, Lyft, and Spotify.- 3 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 1:51am -

India has not had a positive stance towards Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. A high-level government panel on virtual cryptocurrencies has recommended a ban on all virtual cryptocurrencies in India.- 3 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 12:15pm -

The US retail giant launched its first site in the South Asian nation of 1.3 billion people in 2013 and is locked in a fierce battle with Walmart, which bought a 77-percent share in local e-commerce behemoth Flipkart for $16 billion last year.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 10:33am -

Instead of going to 'Tools' and 'Word Count' each time users want to view the word count, they can choose the 'Display word count while typing' option to continuously display it in the lower-left corner.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 6:51am -

An image leaked by a twitter user confirms earlier rumours that Google's new Pixel 4 smartphones will have small bezels on three sides and a big ‘forehead’ for a Face ID system similar to that of Apple.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 6:07am -

The Apple iPhone 11 launch event laid clear emphasis on the camera prowess of the new iPhones, which has two cameras on the iPhone 11, and three each on the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 4:28am -

Although ASUS published a list of games available on the Google Play Store that support above 60fps gameplay on their flagship gaming phone, some games might require changing the game settings to cope with the higher frame rates.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 4:27am -

Starting today, Airtel's ultra-fast optic fibre internet service is being made available across 15 Indian cities, and will come with benefits such as unlimited landline calls and free Amazon Prime subscription.- 4 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 3:26am -

With prices starting Rs 40,900 for the Apple Watch Series 5, you are truly splurging on getting yourself the best fitness wearable, the best smart device for your wrist and yes, something that shows you the time as well!- 5 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 1:02am -

The new iPad is the 7th-gen model featuring a 10.2-inch display while retaining the old design with a home button, but bringing support for the first-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.- 5 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 1:01am -